Shipping Lead

Shipping Lead

Location:

Pendergrass xChange

Working hours:

DEUTZ is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of innovative drive systems. Its core competences are the development, production, distribution and servicing of diesel, gas and electric drive trains for professional applications that is used in construction equipment, agricultural machinery, material handling equipment, stationary equipment, commercial vehicles, rail vehicles and other applications.

Our lead will be responsible for warehouse, logistics, shipping, and receiving within the department, while providing exceptional support to staff and area supervisors. The lead will liaise with leadership, other leads, and peers within the facility across multiple departments. The ideal candidate must have strong leadership and self‑motivated skills with the ability to train, direct, and provide guidance to team members.

The lead must have the ability to multitask with a strong sense of urgency in a fast‑paced environment. This role requires a candidate who can build great relationships with peers, supervisors, and crew members while representing the DEUTZ brand with excellence.

• Oversees and performs duties specific to the department.
• Direct activities of the various processes, float, and fill‑in for absent employees, as needed.
• Oversees and ensures that all processes including safety are being followed and the line flow is balanced accordingly.
• Oversees all stations, inspection, parts identification, and entry in SAP.
• Check engines for completeness of processes. Need to be a good steward of the product to maximize the components recovered and minimize damage.
• Need to be vigilant with a goal to maximize the components recovered and minimize damage during, handling, and transportation.
• Provide technical support to staff, including tools, materials, and training.
• Train and develop new employees using the DEUTZ onboarding process.
• Monitor new employees to ensure that they maintain Deutz standards for safety, quality, and productivity. Monitor and retrain as necessary. Be able to provide feedback on employee performance.
• Support cross training of employees.
• Update and maintain training records as required.
• Track and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to work with multiple departments and personalities.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and professionally through multiple channels.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to perform tasks with a maximum degree of quality with minimal supervison.
• Innovative and desire to‑learn attitude with the ability to increase your knowledge about DEUTZ business, products, markets, and customers.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to accurately solve problems.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to multitask, work in a fast‑paced environment with changing priorities and remain calm under pressure.

Individual Contributor

Anticipated domestic and international travel is approximately 0%

• High school education or equivalent
• Knowledge of lifting equipment and/or devices.
• Strong leadership skills with training experience.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office
• Minor computer skills

• General knowledge of engine parts.
• Experience operating forklifts.
• SAP experience
• Flexible schedule

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• able to work in a warehouse environment

DEUTZ is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the bases of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.

In addition to complying with all applicable laws, DEUTZ also has a strong corporate commitment to inclusion.